Top Experiences in Pioneer Square

Seattle is a beautiful place to explore , and on this four-hour Seattle city walking tour, we’ll hit all the highlights that will give you the full Emerald City experience!

We’ll start our tour aptly at the place where the city first truly got its start as a pioneer settlement. Brick buildings and paver-laid streets add a historic charm to Pioneer Square, where we’ll trace not only paths of Seattle’s founders but its original native inhabitants as well.

Your tour guide will point out some worthwhile attractions, eateries, and bars to explore following your tour, including historic Smith Tower.

A short walk north along the waterfront will bring us to Seattle’s most popular attraction, Pike Place Market. Here, your tour guide will help you navigate the multi-tiered marketplace and lead you to the best local artist stalls and eateries.

Grab some creamy chowder or a fresh brewed cup of coffee as we pass by the notorious Gum Wall, see the oldest Starbucks, and wait for fish to fly!

Firstly your private driver will pick you up in your desired place in Seattle. Get a chance to visit unique sites like Pioneer Square, Kerry Park, The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and much more during this private tour of Seattle.

You can customise the itinerary with your guide in case you are interested in visiting a particular place.

This tour is done with a driver only.

Make the best of your visit to Seattle and explore the city most emblematic sites with a local expert. Let your guide indulge you in the secrets that the city holds.
Alongside one of our professional tour guides, you will learn the history and stories that Seattle has to offer in this 2 hour guided walking tour. The final itinerary is of course adjustable to your personal interests about Seattle.

We specialized in private experiences for small groups.

During the tour, we will make three stops in places of tourist importance. The first stop will be the Pioneer Square neighborhood located in the historic district of the old metropolis where we will visit the origins of Seattle on a walk suitable for the whole family and full of history, architecture, and photography.

We will continue to the Ballard Locks for our second stop. We will see the boats enter and leave the Pacific Ocean to the lakes surrounding the city.

Finally, we will end with one of the most impressive panoramic views before ending the tour where we can take some of the best photos of the city center. The tour ends at the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, or returned to your hotel. It is generally a 3-hour tour but it can be extended if the group wishes. This tour is highly recommended for children and adults of all ages.

IMPORTANT: The tour is in English but it can be arranged in Spanish.

With two activities in one 4-hour tour, see the top sights of the Seattle area, both natural and manmade. First visit Snoqualmie Falls, a waterfall in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Then experience Seattle on a city tour that introduces you to the attractions and history that make Seattle one of the most livable cities in America. Listen to fun facts and engaging stories about Seattle from a guide, and learn how the city got its name and what the real story is about how much it rains. The itinerary ensures adequate time spent at each location, allowing individual feedback and suggestions from the guide.

Downtown Seattle is where it all began, a small logging town that gave rise to one of America’s greatest cities. On today’s epic scavenger hunt, we’ll loop through Pioneer Square, Downtown and Chinatown in search of public art, monumental buildings and diverse cultures ranging from Sunday morning mahjong to Monday Night Football. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your adventure around Downtown Seattle today!

What You'll See: Pioneer Square, Chinatown, CenturyLink Field

This is a 8 day-tour depart from San Francisco travel cross Oregon, Portland, Seattle, visit most famous national parks and state park: Crater Lake National park, Mt.Rainier national park, Redwood national park, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. It's a good chance to have experience on the Amtrak Coast Starlight and explore the beauty views of west coast.

Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

One Room Selection
If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking.

Avoid traveling in a different bus?
If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

See Seattle’s Top Spots – All In 2 Hours!

Wanting to see the highlights of the Emerald City but don’t have much time? Show Me Seattle’s 2 hour tour will take you to all the photo spots that make up the perfect Seattle photo album. Learn about the city’s history and culture from our knowledgable local guides as you cruise around in our comfy mini coach, hopping out at all the best places to snap photos, including the Space Needle, the Amazon Spheres, The Fremont Troll, the Dragon Gate and more, and of course a vista viewpoint for a shot of the city skyline and Mt. Rainier.

We’ve curated the best of the city – join Seattle’s original small group tour company for a jam packed 2 hours with the best tour guides in town.

Go on a walking tour of Seattle where you will play a city game following clues and solving puzzles to find out historic information about Seattle and the events around the Klondike Gold Rush. You’ll also learn about Seattle Underground and the Great Seattle Fire, while touring many of the historic locations in downtown Seattle.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you answer the questions, solve the challenge, or guess the answer, the secret story of each place is unlocked.

The city game will take you about 1.5 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace.

Get up close and personal to the Emerald City on this private sightseeing tour of Seattle’s highlights. On this personalized tour, decide between must-see attractions including Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square and the Ballard Locks, as well as Chinatown and other diverse neighborhoods that give Seattle its character. Choose from popping into local art galleries, grabbing coffee from the original Starbucks, browsing the vendors at Pike Place, or soaking up sweeping views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains from the iconic Space Needle (admission not included). Your private guide will provide commentary on the sights while showing you the best places for food, shopping and entertainment. By the end of the tour, you’ll know Seattle like a local!

Come join us on a historic tour through Pioneer Square and pair it with one of the best things to do in Seattle: see the city from 35 floors up!

Your Seattle tour starts with a walk through the historic neighborhood, where you’ll easily be able to imagine the city’s early pioneer days with the help of your local tour guide. Top Seattle attractions we’ll pass by include Klondike National Historical Park, Waterfall Garden Park, and the Seattle waterfront.

As you take in the neighborhood’s charm and architecture, your Seattle guide will narrate the fascinating history of the area, from indigenous settlement to Pacific Northwest pioneer town. Learn the surprising background of the city’s founding, immigrant influence, and the vice that gave this neighborhood a certain reputation.

We’ll then take our tour above the streets to enjoy incredible 360-degree views of Seattle, the Sound, and the distant mountains from Smith Tower, a stunning building with a fascinating history of its own!

Make the most of your time in port in Seattle with this private tour of the city's must-see highlights including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Queen Anne Hill. Visit local art galleries, sip coffee at the original Starbucks, and whiz up to the top of the Space Needle if you wish for incredible 360-degree views of Puget Sound, Mt Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. You'll learn all about the history of Seattle from your guide as you travel by van, making stops along the way to explore by foot and discover the best in food, shopping and entertainment. By the end of this private shore excursion, you’ll know Seattle like a local!

Go underground on a 1-hour walking history tour through Seattle's original neighborhood. Our experienced guides lead small groups through, and beneath, Pioneer Square to the street level that existed in the 1890s. Explore underground pathways that were built more than 120 years ago, learning details on early Seattle history, why these spaces were built, and how they have been used (and misused) over the years. Marvel at how this once Indian encampment has since transformed into one of the 20 largest cities in the United States. 

Discover The Best of Seattle and Majestic Snoqualmie Waterfalls in one day with our amazing tour package that takes you to the city’s top attractions and the breathtaking Snoqualmie Waterfalls! where nature and urban life coexist in harmony. The best and well-known attractions of Seattle City Tour with Snoqualmie Waterfalls has it all. Don’t miss this chance to see the best of Seattle on this 7-hour sightseeing tour. Book your tour today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Private tour for just your party. No additional guests.

See Seattle, in style and on your own, with your personal driver and guide.

We'll start you out with our usual wish list from customers, and personalize it for what you like!

Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Ballard Locks and Fish Ladder, Alki's sandy beaches, historic Pioneer Square, Amazon Headquarters. 

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot

Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Seattle and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Seattle, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever.

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Making a short stop in Seattle before embarking on a cruise? Take this three-hour pre-cruise tour of Seattle and discover the best of the beautiful Emerald City! You’ll cover 50 miles in a comfortable, small-group mini-coach and enjoy the views of the city’s most iconic attractions, such as Mt Rainier, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and much more. No need to worry, your guide will pick you up at your Seattle, SeaTac, or Tukwila hotel, take care of your luggage, and drop you off at Seattle’s cruise terminal with plenty of time to board your cruise.

A Native Princess, a Gay Icon, a Swindler, a Zealot, a Madame, and a Mayor!

My new tour follows in the steps of these six unique women whose paths overlapped in the Pioneer Square area over the last 200 years. Some of the women were inspirational and some despicable. Some were masters of their destinies, others were victims of fate. Stand where they once stood while hearing their stories!

Experience breathtaking scenery, history, and eccentric culture with this self-guided walking tour of Seattle. Hear about aquatic life and view the majestic Seattle Aquarium. Learn about the Coast Salish and how the city rose from a homestead! See breathtaking skyscrapers and stroll past Pioneer Square, the heart of Seattle. You'll also learn how the city became a hub for coffee and grunge and walk past the bustling Pike Place Market! As a bonus, this package also includes a tour through Space Needle!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is a 7 day-tour depart from San Francisco travel cross California to Seattle,WA and stop Portland by riding the Amtrak Coast Starlight from Seattle. The tour will visit most famous national parks and state park: Crater Lake National park, Mt.Rainier national park, Redwood National and State Parks, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. It's a good chance to have experience on the Amtrak Coast Starlight and explore the beauty views of west coast.

Room Details
All hotel rooms are based on two Full / Double beds or one King/Queen bed depends on what hotel availiable on the day. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.

One Room Selection
If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking.

Avoid traveling in a different bus?
If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.

1. In-Depth sightseeing within most of attractions. Get to know why Everything is bigger in Texas or Texas size.

2. Hotel breakfast included every day, enjoy the breakfast before we start the tour.

3. Stay in French Quarter District hotel, most value!

4. Guests will have a chance to see the NBA games.

5. Learn the spirit of “Cowboy culture”, have a taste of “Texas Steak”.

6. Visit University of Texas at Austin.

7. Gulf of Mexico Dolphins Cruise, NASA Space Center.

8. Texas State house and military museum.

Explore the magic of the Emerald City on this grand 4-hour tour of Seattle. Experience the vibrant tastes and sights of Seattle, while exploring distinct neighborhoods such as Chinatown and catch the perfect views from Queen Ann Hill. This public tour provides an excellent overview of Central Seattle from a comfortable bus with large viewing windows. Our tour stops at least four times throughout the excursion. We allow you to get out some on foot to explore as we believe it helps in experiencing the city and neighborhoods properly. We only offer one tour a day so we thrive on making ours the most complete tour of Seattle without you feeling like you're being hurried. Another great benefit is there is NO extra charge to be picked up at 90 percent of Seattle hotels- we are the ONLY tour company to offer this benefit- GRATIS! IF PREARRANGED IN ADVANCE we can even offer drop-offs at Cruise Ports for an EXTRA FEE after the tour ends (AFTER 2:30pm).

End your cruise adventure in Seattle with this award-winning tour package!  We'll whisk you (and your luggage) from the cruise pier on a 3 hour City Highlights Tour in our comfy 14 passenger mini-coach led by an entertaining and knowledgable local guide, finishing with a drop-off at the airport or your hotel.  From the perfect selfie viewpoint to historic landmarks and quirky neighborhoods, this tour is a convenient and fun way to discover what makes Seattle such a beautiful and unique city.

Seattle is a city located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, in the state of Washington. It is the largest city in the state, and the 18th largest city in the country with a population of 750,000.
Seattle is known for its picturesque location, situated between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington, as well as its mild climate and frequent rainfall. The city is also famous for its coffee culture, with the birthplace of Starbucks located in Pike Place Market.
Other notable landmarks and attractions in Seattle include the Space Needle, a futuristic tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Museum of Pop Culture, the Seattle Art Museum, and the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. Seattle is also home to several major technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing.

As a military veteran, we honor veterans with a discount thanks for your service. Seniors 62 and upward, get your discount as well. Now this tour is like binge watching three episodes of your favorite Netflix program, minus the zombies & dragons. I do have a troll, a Space Needle, waterfall, giant spheres and an UP House just like the movie and floating houses. You will get your money’s worth, and even see baby Pterodactyl in Spring and early Summer. I ain’t lying. This tour is both structured & spontaneous, guaranteed to learn and laugh. Yes, you will see the famous sights, but, also you get to see some small areas only locals go..
Thank you Viator for awarding Seattle's Best Tours as a TOP 20 Experience in the USA in 2022.

Sit back and relax while our professional guides showcase the best of Seattle. Enjoy a door-to-door experience with hotel pickup and drop off included. Learn about everything from Seattle's history to the current shape of Seattle.

Seattle is synonymous with the music of the 90s, but on this walking tour of the city, we’ll discover not only the usual suspects of “grunge” style but other acts and performance venues that may surprise you!

We’ll start in Pioneer Square, home to several bars featuring live music, including a historic venue that has hosted the likes of Kurt Cobain and Jimi Hendrix. Along with a background in the area’s music history, you’ll enjoy a little history of the city’s founding, evident in its 19th-century brick buildings.

On our Pike Place Market tour segment, we may catch a busker performance and learn about street musicians who got their start here as well as nearby music venues that have played host to renowned artists.

After a brief pass through the market, we may have time to catch a ride on the monorail to Seattle Center, home of the iconic Space Needle and Museum of Pop Culture. Continue your own music journey by visiting the attractions or head downtown to enjoy some live music!

Explore Seattle at your own pace on this private & professionally-guided City Tour. The tour begins from your hotel, where your personal local expert will pick your party up in a Pearl Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. From there, sit back and relax while your guide follows a 50-mile, 7 neighborhood route of the best sites in Seattle. Comfortably take in sites from T-Mobile Park to the Fremont Troll on this 3-hour tour. Scheduled stops include Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks and Kerry Park, unless otherwise requested. Tour includes history and short photo opportunities at Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. Special requests granted when possible. Luggage not included in rate.

Firstly your private driver will pick you up in your desired place in Seattle.

Get a chance to visit unique sites like Pioneer Square, Kerry Park, The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and much more during this private tour of Seattle. After Seattle you will drive to Snoqualmie Falls.

Located 30 minutes outside of the city the falls are the most famous waterfall in Washington and most popular attraction. After visiting the waterfall you will drive back to Seattle.

You can customise the itinerary with your guide in case you are interested in visiting a particular place.

This experience is done with and driver only.

Get to know the beautiful city of Seattle on a 3-hour, sightseeing tour with the best tour guides in the Northwest. Step into our mini coach buses and enjoy a relaxing ride to the city's most popular attractions, including stops at Pioneer Square, the Ballard Locks, and a great city skyline photo opportunity.

Firstly your driver only will pick you up in your desired place in Seattle. Get a chance to visit unique sites like Pioneer Square, Kerry Park, The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and much more during this private tour of Seattle. After Seattle you will drive to Snoqualmie Falls. Located 30 minutes outside of the city the falls are the most famous waterfall in Washington and most popular attraction. After visiting the waterfall you will drive back to Seattle.

You can customise the itinerary with your guide in case you are interested in visiting a particular place.

This experience is done with a driver only.

Our guides are renowned for their local area expertise. Get an insider's view of a city in a constant state of flux. Enjoy the major attractions and highlights of Seattle on a three hour tour in comfort and style aboard a climate controlled motor coach with no more than 14 guests. Fun, entertaining, and informative guides provide local flavor with personal anecdotes and historical nuggets only a local could know.  Hop off for picture postcard photo ops, and take a deeper dive at points of interest like Pioneer Square and The Amazon Spheres.

This Seattle food tour is unlike any other, tapping into the rich history and cuisine of the Chinatown International District. Come join a local guide to experience flavors from around the world, all located within one unique neighborhood!

Your Seattle foodie tour include tastes from all over the globe, from Japanese festival foods to Filipino-inspired treats. You may enjoy tea from a historic hotel and navigate an Asian supermarket for a special snack with your tour guide. Perhaps we’ll stop by an Asian bakery or a restaurant serving up traditional Chinese staples.

Along the way, you’ll learn about the history and origins of Seattle’s International District, and your Seattle walking tour may pass by some important landmarks, including the Chinatown gate and beloved historic restaurants and museums. You’ll also pass by modern-day sites that have supported the community for decades.

Come hungry: we plan to fill you up while supporting our local businesses on this food tour adventure!